Hi Guys,
To all our new members that have recently joined the club are reminded to attend our next Driver’s Training Course on the 07th August 2010. If you’re unable to make the next course, then please make an effort to join us on the following one.
Please remember, this training provides the basis for you to understand your vehicle, what its capabilities are as well as your own limitations.
As you progress over the next few months, both the Committee and other experienced members in the Club will continue to provide guidelines and assistance to allow you to get maximum enjoyment out of your vehicle as you gain experience.
Remember, this is essentially a family club and it is important to have an alternative driver in case you get into difficulties and they have to drive your vehicle out. Safety forms an essential part of what we do whilst playing out there.
I have set aside the following dates for Driver Training.
ü 07th August 2010
ü 30th October 2010
ü 12th December 2010
All new members must please make the effort to attend as soon as possible to prevent exclusion on our Outings. My contact details are: -
Landline 039-978-3299
The Four Wheel Drive Club of Southern Africa KZN offers a very comprehensive driver training program. Module one would basically be driver awareness, vehicle knowledge and the impact these vehicle have on the environment.
Module two is a more comprehensive training course when completed you will receive a certificate from a recognised institute TITA. For insurance purposes. Some insurance companies even reduce your premiums if you have attended one of these courses (will be out sourced to a TITA registered facilitator)
In terms of our club, I will be presenting a driving course module 1 for
off road driving which is basically looking into the vehicle capabilities,
environmental awareness and driver awareness.
Should anyone need to produce a certificate of competence for insurance
purposes I do suggest you speak to me in order for me to outsource the training
to a registered TITA instructor.
With regard to the club's driver training, we only run the one course which combines what is generally available in the basic and advanced course offered by the registered guy’s. We start off with a lecture on the basics of the vehicle, the principles involved and different driving techniques, then go on to actual driving of the different obstacle types, finishing off with a chat about recovery.
The Driver Training Course is aimed at owners
of four-wheel-drive vehicles with low range. 4WD vehicles without low range and
two-wheel-drive vehicles with diff-locks will not be able to complete the course
You will be required to have completed a Driver Training Course before joining us on club events, or driving the obstacle course and in any case it makes good sense to complete the training if you are going to drive any vehicle anywhere off-road.
If there are any club members whom have not yet done a Driver Training Course remember that as this year it is required of all members to have a certificate to be able to join us on club outings.
The KZN branch of the 4 Wheel Drive Club welcomes you to attend the 4x4 Driver Training. This module is a complete and in depth program in the art of "walking" your 4x4 over rough / steep / soft terrain, with the highest regard for personal safety and vehicle sympathy with total respect for the environment.
The one-day course is designed for 4x4 drivers who wish to enhance their driving skills. It provides a brief introduction to your 4x4 and practical skills are developed on a variety of diverse training areas.
The course will cover the most significant aspects of off-road driving, and the knowledge and skills gained will equip you to cope with 99% of the situations that you are ever likely to encounter.
Having completed this course, you will be able to drive with greatly increased respect for your own, and your vehicle's ability. You will be able to tackle obstacles, outings and expeditions with confidence. You will avoid mishaps and accidents, minimise maintenance costs and extend the economical life of your 4x4.
Your greatest gain will be maximizing the pleasure, adventure and excitement that your investment in an off-road vehicle represents.